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Front-of-the-pack warning labels : An explainer
BusinessLine 2 hrs ago·28 Sept 2026, 3:29 pm
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is moving to implement front-of-pack warning labels for packaged foods. This new rule will require manufacturers to highlight if a product contains high levels of added sugar, fat, or salt. The thresholds for these warnings will be based on the latest Dietary Guidelines for Indians, 2024, issued by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN).
This change is significant for retail investors as it aims to improve transparency and encourage healthier eating habits among consumers. For companies in the food and beverage sector, this could lead to a shift in product formulations to lower these nutrient levels to avoid the labels. Investors should watch for how major FMCG companies respond to these new standards and whether this impacts their long-term sales and brand image.
Excerpt from BusinessLine
In a move that will reshape the packaged food and beverage industry landscape in the country, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed introducing a framework for the front-of-the-pack warning labels for products that are high in fat, sugar and salt. The regulator has made its submission…Read the original at BusinessLine
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